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Thousands of Children Sustain Toy-Related Injuries Each Year

Your child should be able to play with a toy without the risk of a serious injury.  Unfortunately, manufacturers sometimes place children’s products on the market that are later found to be dangerous.  In 2006, 220,500 toy-related injuries were treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms and there were 26 toy-related deaths among children younger than 15-years old.

Every month, dozens of children’s products are recalled in the United States.  Many of these recalls follow a serious injury sustained by a child.  As a parent or caregiver, it is important to stay up-to-date on the latest recalls.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) sends out press releases regarding recalled children’s products.  You can sign up to receive free recall emails on the CPSC’s website.

Sometimes a toy will injure a child even if it hasn’t been recalled and toys aren’t the only products that pose dangers to children.  Cribs, bassinets, clothing items, play sets and furniture have also been known to cause serious injuries.  Manufacturers can be held liable for defective children’s products.

Design flaws, products that are not marketed correctly and problems in the manufacturing process can all lead to defective children’s products.  In New York, you can file a defective lawsuit against a manufacturer.  If your child has been injured by a toy or other product, contact Rappaport, Glass, Greene & Levine at (800) 734-9445 for legal advice.

The article, “Defective Children’s Toys Can Lead to Serious Injuries,” has more information on this topic.

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